Research A-Z ~ Women

For the month of April, we have highlighted some of the 225+ genealogy and research courses offered at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. There are a variety of themes and topics to choose from. Hopefully, we will feature some courses that you were not aware of and pique your interest to explore further.

W is for WOMEN

Don’t forget the ladies! You may think that researching female ancestors is elusive, but there are many places to search. Some of the more common records may not have preserved her information, but she still has a story to tell. Many times, it takes studying the social history of a location in order to understand her circumstances. Knowing which organizations were operating in her community, and finding her on the membership list, may open a treasure trove of information, and provide a glimpse into her daily life.

Research: Grandmothers, Mothers & Daughters-Tracing Women
Our female ancestors played significant roles in history. Yet, researching and writing about the women in our families can be a daunting task. If you have hit a brick wall in the quest to find information about your female ancestors, this course covers strategies and key sources to assist you with your research and show you how to document “her” story.

The following list features Courses may help you to research the Women in your family history projects:

Connecting Family: Online and Virtually
Demystifying Culture & Folklore
Discover Your Family History
Electronic Resources: Using the Internet
Google for the Wise Genealogist
Life of Our Ancestors
Organizing a One-Name Study
Organizing a One-Place Study
Personal Historian
Photography: Clues Pictures Hold, Editing, Digitizing and Various Projects
Preserve Your Family History Documents & Heirlooms
Research: FamilySearch Resources – In Person and Online
Research: Social History
Research: The National Archives of England
Research: U.S. 20th Century Records, Including Adoption Records
Research: U.S. Records Using Ancestry including DNA Strategies
Skill-Building: Breaking Down Brick Walls
Skill-Building: Evidence Analysis and Evaluation Using Case Studies
Skill-Building: Nuts & Bolts of Reporting Research
Social Media Tools for the Wise Genealogist
Writing the Genealogist’s Memoir
Writing Your Family History Book

Course Packages

You can customize your own package of courses. This is especially helpful if you have already completed some of the courses above. Register for the balance of the courses needed to complete your desired genealogy theme.

Course Package – 4 Courses
Course Package – 7 Courses
Course Package – 8 Courses
Course Package – 10 Courses
Course Package – 13 Courses

Research A-Z

Tracing women can be challenging at times, however, documenting “her” story is a valuable part of our family history research. Follow the clues to unlock the untold stories for all of our family members.
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The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers quality online education with over 225+ courses to choose from. Some of our courses are topic/country-specific, or provide insight into research methodology, while others are skill-building courses to maximize your research time. The first Monday of a new month means another rotation of courses will start. Most courses feature 6 modules over an 8-week period, easily adapted to most busy schedules. Many courses have been bundled into packages to provide discount options. Take a look at our course calendar and see which courses will accomplish your genealogical education goals. Register today!
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